Whether playing the resident trickster in the Garden of Eden, curling around the head of Medusa, or taking the blame for the death of Cleopatra, snakes have a history of slithering in and staking their spot in our myths -- and in our minds.

Fears have been raised that snakes, crocodiles and disease could threaten locals and tourists as Thailand battles continually rising floodwaters.
The main river coursing through the capital of Bangkok swelled to record highs today amid concern that flood

Terri Silacci, owner of Nail Lounge (which is part of Euphoria Lounge Salon and Spa), who invented a brand new way of exploiting animals: turning snakes into nail polish. The "Pedicure with Snake Skin" goes for $300, and involves applying a layer of

The notion that more people are scared of public speaking than death or snakes is one of self-help's favourite scientific-sounding claims. But even using only 10% of my brain (another bit of pop-psych horsefeathers), I can tell it's dodgy.

PHENOMENAL photo caught by Sean Braine of a Western Barred Spitting Cobra! WOW! These snakes are known for their incredible accuracy in projecting their venom at perceived threats, but how do they do it? Find out at the link!